The Sanskrit term, liṅgaṃ, has a number of definitions ranging from symbol tophallus,[10] and more specifically, the "genital organ of Śiva worshipped in the form of a Phallus".[11] In Shaivite Hindu temples, the lingam is a smooth cylindrical mass symbolising Shiva and is worshipped as a symbol of generative power. It is found at the centre of the temple often resting in the middle of a rimmed, disc-shaped yoni, a representation of Shakti.[5] An oval shaped Lingam is also the closest representation of the formless aspect of the Divine. The shape of a Lingam maximizes the length of time for which it can hold energy in harmony and balance.